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# Firetext

> Learn how to use the firetext provider to send sms notifications using Novu

You can use the [firetext](https://www.firetext.co.uk) provider to send SMS messages to your customers using the Novu Platform with a single API to create multi-channel experiences.

## Getting Started

To use the firetext provider in the SMS channel, the first step is to create a firetext account and add your API key and Sender ID to the firetext integration on the Novu platform.

* Note : Firetext is only available in uk region. Others may require additional verification.

## Retrieving your API Key

To find your firetext API key:

* [Sign up](https://app.firetext.co.uk/signup) or [Login](https://app.firetext.co.uk/) to your firetext account.
* Click on the `Settings` icon in the top right corner of the screen.

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* Now Click on the `API` in `My Settings` Section.

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* On the API Keys page, copy the `API key`.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/novu-v2-docs/RjdbijoFZs-J-RVM/images/channels-and-providers/sms/firetext/step_03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RjdbijoFZs-J-RVM&q=85&s=f1d012e9af84c66383880af0a971f26a" width="1511" height="622" data-path="images/channels-and-providers/sms/firetext/step_03.png" />
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## Create a firetext integration with Novu

* Visit the [Integrations](https://web.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-firetxt) page on Novu.
* Click the "Add a provider" button.
* Locate **firetext** under the SMS section and click on the **Connect** button.
* Enter your `firetext` API Key.
* Fill in the `From` field.
* Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`.
* Click on the **Connect** button.

Now it is possible to send SMS notifications using **firetext** in Novu.